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  • Sonja Schaefer Studied Away in Beijing, China Fall 2014; Argentina/Antarctica J-Term 2014 Environmental Literature Class of 2016 Majors: Economics and Chinese Studies International Honors

    Meet Your Sojourner Advocates Sonja Schaefer Studied Away in Beijing, China Fall 2014; Argentina/Antarctica J-Term 2014 Environmental Literature Class of 2016 Majors: Economics and Chinese Studies International Honors Entering PLU as undeclared but sure I wanted to study away, left me unsure on where and about what I wanted to study… But I did get started early my freshman year talking to Wang Center staff about my options. As freshman year progressed, I slowly realized that Economics and

  • Meet Brian Sung, a business major from the class of ’24 at PLU. When he’s not taking international honors courses or diving deep into his double majors in business and economics , he’s all about data science and statistics through his double minors. Outside of…

    . Outside of lectures and textbooks, Brian’s the go-to guy as the president of DECA Club, a reliable resident assistant, and he even found time to intern at Russell Investments. We sat down with this busy senior to learn more about his PLU academic journey. What sets PLU apart from other universities? I think PLU is unique because the professors really care about you. I thought I was this weird Chinese immigrant coming here from Oregon, but I found a great, flourishing Asian community here that I can

  • Assistant Professor, Sichuan University | Confucius Institute of the State of Washington | Jing Yu (于婧) is Visiting Scholar at PLU from School of Overseas Education, Sichuan University, China, where she is an assistant professor.

    Jing Yu, 于婧 Assistant Professor, Sichuan University Biography Biography Jing Yu (于婧) is Visiting Scholar at PLU from School of Overseas Education, Sichuan University, China, where she is an assistant professor. Prof. Yu holds a Master’s degree in English and American Literature from Tongji University in Shanghai (2012) and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand. Prof. Yu possesses extensive expertise in teaching Chinese as a second/foreign

  • From our early history to our prospects for the future, China is part of Washington. Chinese people helped build and shape Washington–even before it was a state.

    rights laws helped shape society over time. Even despite riots and unjust exclusionary laws, Chinese language and culture persisted to contribute to an important part of our identity today. Learn about Chinese American history in Washington State through Western Washington University’s Asian American Curriculum and Research Project. The website features old documents and photographs, and promises a curriculum soon. Today, China is Washington State’s third-largest and fastest-growing trading partner

  • With great appreciation we are pleased to announce the new Laurence D. and Bonny M. Huestis Endowment for Faculty/Student Summer Research in Chemistry .   Thank you so much, Larry and Bonny! This gift strongly signifies the dedication and commitment that Bonny and Larry both have…

    , please visit www.plu.edu/advancement: Under “Designations” select “Choose one or more areas to direct your gift” Scroll until you reach the “Natural Sciences” section Select the “Laurence D. and Bonny M. Huestis Endowment” and click “continue” Donations may also be mailed to Pacific Lutheran University, Office of Advancement, 12180 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98447. Read Previous Chemistree Decorating – December 2nd Read Next UT Southwestern Biomedical Sciences Summer Research LATEST POSTS

  • Major in Religion 32 semester hours RELI 499: Capstone Research Seminar (offered only in Spring semester) 8 semester hours RELI coursework from Line One: Christian Traditions (RC): RELI 212, 220-229,

    studies. May be repeated for credit with different topic (up to 12 credit hours). (4) RELI 232 : The Buddhist Tradition - RL, VW, GE Introduction to the history, teachings, and practice of Buddhist tradition in its South Asian, East Asian, and Western cultural contexts. (4) RELI 233 : The Religions of China - RL, IT, GE This course introduces students to the major traditions that have shaped Chinese culture, asking if we can understand them using the Western category of "religion". The course covers

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 15, 2018) — Hannah Park ’20, an English major at Pacific Lutheran University, is used to translating. The youngest of her siblings, Park says she naturally fell into the role once she was the only one home with her Korean mother, who…

    Bellingham and as far south as Portland. “We are one of the only institutions that gives a certificate in either (language),” Yaden said of the Korean and Chinese emphases. In fact, she added, a majority of the certificated Chinese teachers statewide completed the program through the PLU-Seattle schools partnership. And there is local demand for Korean language teachers. Tacoma Public Schools is the only district in the state that offers Korean language classes — which are taught at two middle schools

  • Between 1972 and 1992, Dr. J. Hans and Thelma Lehmann gave PLU 28 pieces of African art.  In 2005, Thelma Lehmann gave one more piece  (Boat with Warriors; accession no.

    Dr. J. Hans and Thelma LehmannBetween 1972 and 1992, Dr. J. Hans and Thelma Lehmann gave PLU 28 pieces of African art.  In 2005, Thelma Lehmann gave one more piece  (Boat with Warriors; accession no.2005-01-001) and promised additional pieces only if PLU had a place to display them. In 2007, Mrs. Lehmann died before any more gifts were given. The connection with the Lehmanns grew out of their relationship with Dr. Richard Moe, who at the time was the Dean of the School of Arts at PLU. Together

  • The school year is a common time for university students to receive employment scams. Recently, scam artists have been directly emailing students about their fraudulent opportunities.

    Be Aware of Fraudulent JobsThe school year is a common time for university students to receive employment scams. Recently, scam artists have been directly emailing students about their fraudulent opportunities. Fraudulent job postings try to take your money, personal information, or both. The jobs often appear as easy and convenient ways to make money with very little effort on the job applicant’s part. The following “red flags” are general markers to help you conduct a safer job search and

  • Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB 2 )  provides undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased plastics and composite materials. See…

    Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites Internship Posted by: alemanem / February 1, 2018 February 1, 2018 Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2) provides undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased plastics and composite materials. See the REU flyer-2018 for more information